POLICE Department

Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 6915 1/2 Avenue L

July 18, 2018 - Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of one man and the wounding of a juvenile male that occurred at 6915 1/2 Avenue L about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday (July 17).

One victim, Rosendo Contreras, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene.  The wounded male, 16, was transported to an area hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound.

HPD Homicide Division Detectives S. Overstreet and T. Andrade reported:

Officers were dispatched to the above address and located Mr. Contreras deceased.  Officers were told a second wounded male had already been transported to a hospital.

Detectives learned the two males were shot during an exchange of gunfire. At this time, there is no known suspect(s) nor motive in the incident. 

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

JFC/JKS 7-18-18
Inc. #091219818

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